Pros and Cons
Transcript: http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/diets/atkins5.htm Atkins Diet: *dont have to cut out the foods you like *don't get hungry *weight loss *weight maintenance *good health *disease prevention *cravings reduced http://www.steadyhealth.com/articles/The_pros_and_cons_of_the_Atkins_diet_a526.html • Atkins turns your body into a fat-burning body machine By changing the balance of carbs, fats and protein in your diet, you boost your energy level and keep it on an even keel. • The Atkins diet promotes healthy weight loss • Some of the things that people eat on the diet is: 1. Lean meat 2. Vegetables 3. Low calorie/carbs food 4. Low cholesterol foods 5. Fruits • The Atkins diet targets people who are dedicated and committed to losing their desired weight. • The people on the Atkins diet eat 2 snacks per day, and 3 regular sized meals. Overview of Diet: By: Czarria R. Isaac Q. Angela, Savanna R. Why and how it works: http://weightloss.about.com/od/morediet1/qt/blatproscons.htm increases your metabolism which burns fat it cuts carbs from your diet while your eating more wholesome carbs When you cut down carbohydrates, your body converts from using carbohydrates for energy to burning fat as the primary energy source. This results in weight loss. Atkins dieters are encouraged to eat nutrition-rich foods with vitamin and nutritional supplements as needed. Lowering carbohydrate intake and, in turn, insulin production may help prevent diseases like diabetes. Works Cited: PROS: •*The diet doesn't provide enough energy in the form of carbohydrate, so the body is forced to go into ketosis. This causes additional burden on the kidneys. •*You'll miss out on necessary nutrients supplied by fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. This could lead to vitamin deficiencies. •*Low-carb diets such as Atkins can majorly affect calcium levels in the body •*Most Atkins dieters experience constipation, halitosis, and sometimes, dehydration. •*Some risks of taking this diet can include osteoporosis, hypertension, liver and kidney problems, and possible increase in heart disease risk. •*You must account for every gram of carbohydrate you consume which can be difficult for some people to do, especially when you go out to eat. •*Those who return to eating carbs again usually regain all -- if not more than -- the weight they lost during the diet. CONS:
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